Dale Murphy: Broadcaster!

I love hearing my all-time favorite Brave on the broadcasts. The best part about this press release is his appearances are only listed through the July 4 weekend and it says "Additional dates to be announced" -- does that mean there will be more in the second half?! Hope so!

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 11, 2012

DALE MURPHY JOINS FOX SPORTS SOUTH BROADCAST TEAM

Murphy to Join Caray and Simpson in the booth for 14 Braves Telecasts

FOX Sports South today announced former Atlanta Braves great and two time National League MVP, Dale Murphy will join play-by-play announcer Chip Caray and analyst Joe Simpson for a minimum of 14 telecasts on FOX Sports South, FOX Sports Carolinas and FOX Sports Tennessee, SportSouth and Peachtree TV during the 2012 Major League Baseball season.

“Dale Murphy is one of the most beloved figures in Braves history,” said Jeff Genthner, senior vice president and general manager of FOX Sports South and SportSouth. “With consecutive National League MVP Awards, seven All Star selections, five Gold Gloves, and 398 career home runs, Murphy was the face of ‘America’s Team’ in the 1980’s, and one of the most preeminent players of the decade. Murphy brings to the booth incredible insight on the game of baseball and great knowledge of the Braves organization, as well as his trademark charisma and stellar reputation for being one of the all-time ‘good guys’ in professional sports.”

“Dale Murphy contributed so much as an elite player to Braves history and now Braves fans can enjoy him sharing excellent insight and analysis of our games,” said Atlanta Braves President John Schuerholz. “We are delighted to have Dale accept a more involved role with our Braves telecasts and with FOX Sports South.”

Murphy was drafted by the Braves as the fifth overall pick in the first round of the 1974 First-Year Player Draft. The 1982 and 1983 National League MVP received the National League's Silver Slugger Award four straight years (1982–1985), the National League's Gold Glove award five straight years (1982–1986), and was the recipient of the Roberto Clemente Award in 1988, given annually to the player who best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement, and contribution to his team.

**Peachtree TV in Atlanta metro area and Fox Sports South in outer markets

FOX Sports South, SportSouth and Peachtree TV will televise a combined 153 Atlanta Braves’ games during the 2012 MLB season, including the 22-game Sunday Braves on FOX Sports South package. Braves’ game telecasts on FOX Sports South and SportSouth are complemented with Braves LIVE, the only Braves 30-minute pre-game show and expanded post-game coverage for local game telecasts. In addition to on-air coverage, FOXSportsSouth.com features Game Connect, a second-screen experience providing real-time stats similar to those seen by the announcers in the booth. Game Connect also incorporates a social media component that allows viewer interaction with millions of Braves fans across the Southeast.

The FOX Sports regional networks serving the Southeast – FOX Sports South, FOX Sports Carolinas, FOX Sports Tennessee and SportSouth – collectively reach more than 12.9 million cable and satellite households in seven states across the Southeast. They are the television home of the Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Hawks, Carolina Hurricanes, Charlotte Bobcats, Memphis Grizzlies and Nashville Predators, as well as the Atlantic Coast Conference, Conference USA, Southeastern Conference, Big 12 Conference and Pac-12 Conference, and offer expanded coverage of the University of Kentucky, University of South Carolina and University of Tennessee. Combined, the four networks produce more than 800 live local events each year. For more information, please visit FOXSportsSouth.com, FOXSportsCarolinas.com andFOXSportsTennessee.com.